“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” (John 14:27)

Before ascending to heaven and leaving the disciples, Jesus comforted them with the promise of the Holy Spirit: He “will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you”. He offered them peace-His peace-as an enduring, unfailing gift for when their hearts were troubled or when they were experiencing fear. He, Himself, is our peace with God, with others, and within.

We may not have the ability to give our loved ones the extra measure of patience or improved health they desire. Nor is it within our power to give them the peace we all desperately need to bear up under the struggles of life. But we can be led by the Spirit to speak to them about Jesus, the giver and embodiment of true and lasting peace.

Daily Questions

1. How has Christ brought peace to your life?
2. Who might you introduce to Him?

Daily Thoughts

Jesus, thank You for the comfort of Your enduring, unfailing peace in our lives.

John 14:25-31

All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

You heard me say, “I am going away and I am coming back to you.” If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe. I will not say much more to you, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold over me, but he comes so that the world may learn that I love the Father and do exactly what my Father has commanded me.

Come now; let us leave.

Bonus Information

In John 14, all three members of the Trinity are mentioned, and Jesus is the uniting factor. The Father sends the Spirit in Jesus’ name; the Spirit teaches and reminds the disciples of what Jesus said. Jesus leaves His peace with the disciples and does as the Father commands. The Father is “greater” than Jesus, and Jesus loves Him. These verses paint a beautiful picture of how the triune God cares for us: the Father sends the Son, who gives us peace; the Father sends the Spirit in Jesus’ name, who reminds us of what Christ has said and done.